Pastry Cook

Job Overview You will prepare products that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent Baker / Cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared results. You must be quick / efficient in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and baking / cooking techniques is also important.

Responsibilities and Duties

● Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

● Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (baking, chopping and peeling vegetables etc.)

● Cook food in various utensils or equipment

● Check food while cooking to stir or turn

● Ensure great presentation

● Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen

● Ensure all food and other items are stored properly

● Check quality of ingredients

● Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Requirements

● Proven experience as a baker / cook

● Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware

● Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)

● Ability to follow all sanitation procedures

● Ability to work in a team

● Very good communication skills

● Excellent physical condition and stamina

● High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage